Pathirana, known as 'Baby Malinga,' suffered the hamstring injury during the third over while dismissing David Warner's replacement. Captain Dasun Shanaka had to bowl the remaining deliveries of the spell. Australia currently holds a strong position at 38-0, with openers Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh at the crease.
Sri Lanka v Australia: Pathirana injured
Sri Lanka's promising bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been forced off injured during the T20 World Cup match against Australia.